Remote Group Category Manager: Electronic Systems & Software

James Fisher and Sons plc; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager for Electronic Systems & Software to drive a portfolio spanning software, electronics, embedded systems and digital technologies. The role is UK-based with remote work and travel for national and occasional international engagements.

You will partner with Engineering, Product Development and IT to build a world-class supplier ecosystem, deliver commercial value and align with technology roadmaps across the Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, category management or commercial roles within technology, software or engineering environments.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, including software licences, SaaS and technology agreements.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies, optimise supplier bases and deliver commercial value.
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders across Engineering, IT, Finance and Legal functions.
• Experience aligning procurement activity with technology roadmaps and future business needs.
• Knowledge of advanced electronics, embedded software or defence-related supply chains is desirable.
• Degree educated, with CIPS and/or World Commerce & Contracting qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Group Electronic Systems & Software category strategy with a clear roadmap for supplier, contract and commercial improvements.
• Consolidate and optimise the supplier base, reducing complexity and improving commercial outcomes.
• Strengthen contract management by renewing, standardising and enhancing key supplier agreements.
• Establish robust supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks, driving performance and accountability.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development and Defence teams to anticipate future technology requirements and build a capable, future-ready supply base.
• Engage key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, value improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Group policies, governance standards and delegated authorities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Technology roadmaps

Education

Degree + CIPS

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager for Electronic Systems & Software to drive a portfolio spanning software, electronics, embedded systems and digital technologies. The role is UK-based with remote work and travel for national and occasional international engagements.

You will partner with Engineering, Product Development and IT to build a world-class supplier ecosystem, deliver commercial value and align with technology roadmaps across the Group.